This week I had new window tint installed on my '87, ... I love it!

The installer said to use window cleaner that contains NO ammonia. He says the ammonia will discolor the tint dyes after some time.

I tried this stuff called "Invisible Glass", and used micro-fiber towels. I beleive this was the first time in my life I ever cleaned windows without leaving streaks and glare spots all over. Very impressed!

Looking for any comments on proper cleaners for window tints. Thanks!

I've used windex on tinting for years... it does cause a purpleing effect after awhile, so you're doing the right thing. How much did your tint job cost? I've heard the back window in 5th gens bumps the price way up.

Agreed, Invisible Glass is the best window cleaner I have ever used but I thought it had ammonia in it.

Mrappi- I cut this from their website...

" Stoner Invisible Glass is a complex, multi-solvent formula that contains no surfactants (soaps), foams, ammonia or wetting agents. All of those ingredients are inexpensive ways to remove dirt but leave streaks".

I'm just hoping it won't shorten the life of the new tint.

bbailey- The tint job cost $150. Had to go out of town to get it done, though. Our local tinter also wanted $150, but he said I either had to remove the rear glass, or he would do it in two pieces, with a seam in the middle, (yeah, right...). The tinter I used said he had done many EC's, back glass was no problem for him. Maybe I got lucky.

Mrappi- I cut this from their website...

" Stoner Invisible Glass is a complex, multi-solvent formula that contains no surfactants (soaps)...

What? That is very very odd that they would make a claim like that. A surfactant is an agent that allows oils and other particles to mix with water. Usually a surfactant is a natural ingredient. In reality, without a surfactant the glass cleaner or any cleaner would never work. it would be like trying to clean with tap water only.

trash: 150 sounds correct, expecially with that back window. I had mine done 12 years ago (needs replacement) they took 3 horizontal pieces to do my back window , is your's one piece? If so, your guy's a genious :)

My back window was done in one piece which replaced tint that was done in two pieces. I know that the tint show has a computer data base which has templates so the tint is cut precisely before application. Maybe the tint shop that did your tinting does it without templates. I asked the shop before they did the tinting if the back glass would be in two pieces again and they said that they stopped doing it that way years ago.

Just one piece for mine also...

Although the tinter did not have a pre-cut template, he dove right into the job! No muss, no fuss, no challenge... He acted like this was basic tinting-just doing his job. (Our local tinter said two-pieces only, for $150, hence the out-of-town trip).

Didn't I read somewhere that the trick to tinting the back window in one piece was to use the outside of the window as a guide and then when the tint is cut apply to the inside.

TRY PURIFIED WATER (FROM MY BRITTA FILTER) AND BABY SHAMPOO. THATS WHAT THEY USE WHEN INSTALLING THE TINT AND IT WORKS GREAT FOR REMOVING SPOTS. I USE IT ON THE OUTSIDE ALSO WITH A SQUWEEGEE.

Didn't I read somewhere that the trick to tinting the back window in one piece was to use the outside of the window as a guide and then when the tint is cut apply to the inside.

That's what Gila recommends